Industry alliance of utilities, technology providers and other stakeholders promoting and accelerating grid innovation
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Two weeks until our annual member meeting!
Don’t miss our panel discussion, board elections, and 2026 Grid Innovation Awards winners announcement. Join us on June 30 at 11 AM PST to preview what’s next for the community working to modernize the grid.
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Jun 15
Don’t miss the #GridFWD 2026 workshops!
@NARUC, NASEO, RAP, and @RockyMtnInst present “Aligning Electricity Planning Processes to Meet Load Growth and Affordability Goals.” Attend this workshop for an inside look into what states need during explosive energy growth.
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Jun 10
Bringing technology or services to help improve grid reliability, efficiency, and energy affordability? Enter the Grid Innovation Pitch Competition at GridFWD 2026.
Apply by July 17 for you and your team to win exposure, coaching, networking, and prizes
gridforward.org/conference/g…
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Jun 9
Grid Forward member @Pano_AI was recently featured in @AP for helping detect 725 wildfires across the U.S. last year alone.
Read the full article to learn more about how Pano AI’s cameras can prevent wildfires: apnews.com/article/ai-wildfi…
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Jun 5
Congrats to the 2026 finalists for the Individual Lifetime Achievement category of the Grid Innovator Awards!
- Paul Lau, CEO, SMUD
- Steve Nadel, Senior Fellow, ACEEE
- Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator, Alaska
The winner will be announced at our Annual Member Meeting on June 30.
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Jun 3
The preliminary program for #GridFWD 2026 is now live.
Explore sessions, case studies, and workshops with industry leaders tackling energy affordability. Preview what's ahead and plan your experience.
Join us Sept. 29–30 in Utah. Register today:
gridforward.org/wp-content/u…
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Jun 2
Our Annual Member meeting is coming up!
Members, join us at noon on June 30 for this valuable session. You won't want to miss our incredible speakers:
- Julia Frayer
- Lon Huber
- Pablo Vegas
Check your email to RSVP.
gridforward.org/events/annua…
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May 26
The latest episode of the GridPulse Podcast is here!
Tune in to hear from leaders at AMP Coalition and @CTC_ACCC about how utilities and can reduce expansion timelines, lower costs compared with new transmission builds, and even improve affordability.
gridforward.org/resources/gr…
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May 22
Calling all members: don’t miss our 2026 Annual Member Meeting.
Join us online on June 30 to explore navigating uncertainty in the grid ecosystem, along with organizational updates and the 2026 Grid Innovator Awards.
Check your email for the invitation. gridforward.org/events/annua…
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May 21
The Grid Forward community brings together utilities, government agencies, regulators, and advocates to work together on making grid modernization a reality.
Don’t miss out on our updates and insights!
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/grid-fo…
Instagram: instagram.com/gridforward/
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May 19
GF member, RenewHome, worked with Arizona’s Salt River Project to show how smart thermostats can relieve pressure of utility costs.
These systems could be used to avoid costly upgrades and reduce fossil fuel use.
Read more by @CanaryMediaInc. canarymedia.com/articles/vir…
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May 18
Are you working on the next thing in grid tech? Show it off at the annual Grid Innovation Pitch Competition.
Present your technology or service for helping to enhance energy affordability to a diverse audience.
Submit innovations here July 24: gridforward.org/conference/g…
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May 12
Data centers are expanding rapidly, so how do we support this growth while maintaining grid security?
A recent article in @tdworldmag by Grid Forward member ERock explores how load-centered generation can lower costs and strengthen grid security. tdworld.com/smart-utility/bl…
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May 11
Don’t miss out on #GridFWD 2026!
Join us in Snowbird, Utah from Sept. 29 to Sept. 30 to connect with industry leaders working towards affordable energy and grid modernization. Register here: site.pheedloop.com/event/gri…
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May 6
In the latest episode of our GridPulse podcast, we are joined by leaders from @Tesla, Virtual Peaker, and Ohm Analytics to explore the future of virtual power plants.
Tune in to hear how these systems are reducing costs and improving reliability. gridforward.org/resources/gr…
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May 4
Only a few days left to submit for the 2026 Grid Innovator of the Year Awards!
These awards celebrate an electric utility, tech solution provider and an individual who have made strides to bring grid modernization to life.
Submit nominations by May 8. gridforward.org/events/grid-…
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May 1
GridFWD 2026 wouldn’t be possible without our sponsors!
Their support powers the conversations and collaboration driving a more affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy future.
#GridFWD2026 #EnergyAffordability #GridModernization
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Apr 30
We’re proud to see Grid Forward member Pano AI named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026, and #1 in sustainability.
Their work using AI to detect wildfires earlier is helping protect communities and strengthen grid resilience. fastcompany.com/91502951/pan…
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Apr 29
Real pressure is building across the grid, from rising demand, supply chain constraints, to the growing role of AI in operations. But so is the opportunity to modernize how we plan, operate, and integrate resources.
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Apr 28
Heather Rosentrater, CEO of @AvistaUtilities, joins the GridPulse Podcast to share how her team is embedding innovation across the full organization to navigate operational risks.
Tune in to hear more about how Avista is rethinking how work gets done. gridforward.org/resources/gr…
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